About this role
Job Title: Manufacturing Engineer / Production SupervisorJob DescriptionThe Manufacturing Engineer / Production Supervisor is responsible for a blend of hands-on manufacturing engineering work and direct oversight of production activities on off-shifts. This role focuses on planning, scheduling, setting up, and running manufacturing operations while closely collaborating with manufacturing and production support leaders to review performance on the production floor.
The position requires a strong, floor-focused leader who enjoys being present on the shop floor, driving process improvements, supporting production teams, and ensuring that labor and material resources align with daily schedules. This role is available on both 1st and 3rd shift and offers significant responsibility, exposure to multiple manufacturing processes, and a clear pathway toward engineering leadership. Essential Skills
- Engineering experience working in an automotive manufacturing environment, with a strong preference for at least 2+ years.
- General understanding of assembly and machine processes
- Demonstrated leadership or supervision experience in a production or manufacturing setting.
- Capability to complete accurate daily shift reports and calculate production yields and recoveries.
- Commitment to maintaining a safe and compliant manufacturing environment in line with organizational standards and regulations.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Experience working in a unionized manufacturing environment is strongly preferred.
- Interest in progressing into engineering leadership roles and taking on greater responsibility over time.
Work EnvironmentThis role is based in a large, established automotive manufacturing facility that produces axles for heavy-duty trucks and serves major automotive customers. The position is available on 1st and 3rd shift, and typical workweeks are around 45 hours, with the possibility of increasing to approximately 50 hours during busy periods. The Manufacturing Engineer / Production Supervisor will be part of a broader team of about 35 individuals, including three other engineers, and will report into a structured leadership team. Approximately 70%80% of the role is spent on the production floor providing direct support, conducting root cause investigations, and working hands-on with products and processes.
Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of Three Rivers, MI.
Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $31.25 - $38.46/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
Medical, dental & vision
Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
Short and long-term disability
Health Spending Account (HSA)
Transportation benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Nov 3, 2026.
Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Three Rivers,MI.About Actalent
Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.
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